parking brake lever - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msaintg · 04-03-2014, 04:11 PM

This brake lever came with my '47. I was wondering how many years came with this style brake lever. I haven't been able to find any info on this. My truck was missing the transmission cover, so I assume that is where it came through the floor.

I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how I am going to install it back in my '47 now that it has the S10 drive train (and the parking brake cables coming along the drivers side of the frame). I have the rod that goes with it, but that's all. Any ideas? I'm sure Shannon has a bunch of them.

OrrieG · 04-03-2014, 06:43 PM

according to this table

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4885.htm

the hand brakes only came on 3800 and bigger trucks and mounted on the trans mission. The long rod probably connects to a bracket that pulls the two cables going into the backing plates.

**mr48chev** · 04-04-2014, 12:47 AM

That was one of those distinguishing 1947 AD truck things along with the floor shift three speed http://www.cs.siena.edu/~lederman/tr...ignTrucks.html

In 1948 they went to the column shifter and the pedal over on the left side for the park brake. The one tons and above still had the park brake like that one bolted to the side of their four speeds.

msaintg · 04-04-2014, 04:21 AM

thanks guys.
So what your saying is this thing might be valuable on ebay if I can't find a way to mount it, since only the 47 had it?

47 Fasttoys · 04-04-2014, 04:57 AM

I have the same lever on my '46, and yes it can be adapted to your set-up. I had it mounted to my Lokar bracket for my Turbo 350 and now have it mounted to the current 700R4 bracket to the right side of the shifter. For mine, I used a third cable conecting the 2 E-brake cables and a half moon adjustable cable pull mounted to the end of the rod to pull the cable. I not sure if I have any pictures in China but I can take some in a couple of weeks if you have not figured it out by then. Just let me know.
Rob

**mr48chev** · 04-04-2014, 10:48 AM

Depending on what you use for a shifter you should be able to fab a bracket to mount it on. It might depend on the trans too though. I think If you look at photos of Lokar Or American shifters you can get some ideas.

Here is a link to the American shifter floor/trans mounted E brake handle. This is for ideas to mount yours only and not an endorsement for their products. You just have to figure out how to mount it solidly so it works right. http://www.americanshifter.com/catal...Brake-Kit-~-11

msaintg · 04-04-2014, 03:09 PM

thanks guys,
I have the 4L60E, column shift transmission (so this lever would be the only thing sticking up in the middle of the floor). don't know if that would look funny. I think I can figure out the mount. What I am puzzled on is routing it from the center over to the drivers side and then connecting it up to the S10 parking brake lines (which come half way up the cab)

04-03-2014, 04:11 PM	#1
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	parking brake lever This brake lever came with my '47. I was wondering how many years came with this style brake lever. I haven't been able to find any info on this. My truck was missing the transmission cover, so I assume that is where it came through the floor. I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how I am going to install it back in my '47 now that it has the S10 drive train (and the parking brake cables coming along the drivers side of the frame). I have the rod that goes with it, but that's all. Any ideas? I'm sure Shannon has a bunch of them. Attached Images __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

04-03-2014, 06:43 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: parking brake lever according to this table http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4885.htm the hand brakes only came on 3800 and bigger trucks and mounted on the trans mission. The long rod probably connects to a bracket that pulls the two cables going into the backing plates. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-04-2014, 12:47 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: parking brake lever That was one of those distinguishing 1947 AD truck things along with the floor shift three speed http://www.cs.siena.edu/~lederman/tr...ignTrucks.html In 1948 they went to the column shifter and the pedal over on the left side for the park brake. The one tons and above still had the park brake like that one bolted to the side of their four speeds. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

04-04-2014, 04:21 AM	#4
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	Re: parking brake lever thanks guys. So what your saying is this thing might be valuable on ebay if I can't find a way to mount it, since only the 47 had it? __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

04-04-2014, 04:57 AM	#5
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: parking brake lever I have the same lever on my '46, and yes it can be adapted to your set-up. I had it mounted to my Lokar bracket for my Turbo 350 and now have it mounted to the current 700R4 bracket to the right side of the shifter. For mine, I used a third cable conecting the 2 E-brake cables and a half moon adjustable cable pull mounted to the end of the rod to pull the cable. I not sure if I have any pictures in China but I can take some in a couple of weeks if you have not figured it out by then. Just let me know. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-04-2014, 10:48 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: parking brake lever Depending on what you use for a shifter you should be able to fab a bracket to mount it on. It might depend on the trans too though. I think If you look at photos of Lokar Or American shifters you can get some ideas. Here is a link to the American shifter floor/trans mounted E brake handle. This is for ideas to mount yours only and not an endorsement for their products. You just have to figure out how to mount it solidly so it works right. http://www.americanshifter.com/catal...Brake-Kit-~-11 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

04-04-2014, 03:09 PM	#7
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	Re: parking brake lever thanks guys, I have the 4L60E, column shift transmission (so this lever would be the only thing sticking up in the middle of the floor). don't know if that would look funny. I think I can figure out the mount. What I am puzzled on is routing it from the center over to the drivers side and then connecting it up to the S10 parking brake lines (which come half way up the cab) __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387



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